Get the most out of macOS Mojave. Find out how to organize files and folders; use Mail, Calendar, and iMessage; install new apps; and more.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Understand macOS: The foundation of working with a Mac
- Download the exercise files
- Understand the Apple ID and iCloud accounts
- Set up an Apple ID or iCloud account
- Upgrade to macOS Mojave
- First-time setup for a new Mac
- Sign in, shut down, sleep, and restart
- Interface with windows, menus, and the toolbar
- Adjust settings in System Preferences
- Connect accessories: Wired and Bluetooth wireless devices
- Beyond clicking: Mouse and trackpad control
- Use keyboard shortcuts, including copy and paste
- Connect to the internet
- Set up multiple user accounts
- Update macOS
- Browse through folders
- Understand essential folder structure, including the home folder
- Use folder shortcuts
- Create folders and rename files and folders
- Copy and move files and folders
- Delete files and folders
- Get info and preview files with Quick Look
- Search for files using Spotlight
- Zip and unzip archive files
- Connect external drives
- Organize items on the desktop
- Customize the desktop wallpaper
- Launch applications
- Quit applications
- Customize the Dock
- Multitask between multiple applications
- Use Mission Control to organize a cluttered workspace
- Use Split View to show two windows side by side
- Access application preferences
- Save files within an application
- Browse and search the web
- Bookmark important websites
- Download files
- Privacy and security in Safari
- Set up accounts for Mail, Calendar, and Contacts
- Work with the Mail application
- Use the Calendar application
- Organize an address book with the Contacts application
- Use the Messages app with iCloud to send text-based messages
- Use FaceTime for audio and video calls
- Import and organize pictures in the Photos app
- iTunes
- Maps
- QuickTime
- Notes
- Reminders
- Use the App Store to install and update applications
- Install software from a CD or a download from the web
- Set up a printer
- Search and control a computer with Siri
- Learn essential voice commands for Siri
- Work with notifications
- Work with the Today view in Notification Center
- Share files quickly with AirDrop
- Use Handoff to transfer tasks between an iPhone and a Mac
- Back up files manually
- Set up Time Machine for automatic backups
- Next steps
Taught by
Nick Brazzi